Waterworks Operator (Moores Bridges)

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employer-paid pension plan

Life insurance

Medical and dental coverage

457 deferred compensation

Parking

Job summary

City of Norfolk, VA is seeking a Waterworks Operator in the Water Production Division to operate and monitor a water treatment plant, perform chemical testing, and ensure safe water. Operators maintain filtration, monitor turbidity, and regulate pumps to sustain required pressure levels.

The role includes working 3 days on and 3 days off, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. shifts, with opportunities for license progression from Operator I to IV as experience and exams are completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Must pass Waterworks Operator Class IV License exam within two years of hire and Class III within two years after Class IV (Operator I).
• Operator II requires Class III license and passing Class II exam within two years of classification.
• Operator III requires Class II license and passing Class I exam within two years of classification.
• Operator IV requires Class I license and three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates the water treatment plant and conducts chemical tests to maintain water quality.
• Monitors filtration and adjusts filters, turbidity, head loss, and cleaning processes.
• Maintains water pressure by adjusting pumps and managing tanks and associated equipment.

Skills

Water treatment

Chemical testing

Pump operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Waterworks Operator Class I License

Waterworks Operator Class II License

Waterworks Operator Class III License

Job description

Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Waterworks Operator in our Water Production Division. This person performs duties associated with operating a water treatment plant. Maintains and operates equipment to filter and maintain water pressure. Performs various tests to ensure the safety of water.

Essential Functions

• Operates the plant by conducting various chemical tests and making adjustments, performing maintenance on plant and equipment, maintains log and equipment records, monitoring personnel entering or leaving the plant, and resolving problems.
• Monitors filtration by adjusting filters to match water coming into the plant, monitoring for turbidity and head loss, and running them through a cleaning process.
• Monitors water pressure by adjusting pumps to keep pressure within specifications while maintaining the proper levels in tanks.

Waterworks Operator I

Department Hiring Range: $48,666.12 - $55,845.49

Waterworks Operator II

Department Hiring Range: $51,099.42 - $58,637.76

Waterworks Operator III

Department Hiring Range: $53,654.39 - $61,569.65

Waterworks Operator IV

Department Hiring Range: $56,337.11 - $64,648.13

Education/Experience

Waterworks Operator I

High school diploma or GED. Work requires broad knowledge in a general technical and professional field.

No Experience Required.

Must pass Waterworks Operator Class IV License examination within two years of hire and must pass Waterworks Operator Class III License examination within two years following receipt of a Waterworks Operator Class IV License.

Waterworks Operator II

High school diploma or GED. Work requires broad knowledge in a general technical and professional field.

One Year Experience Required.

Must hold a Waterworks Operator Class III License. Must pass Class II operator's examination within two years of being classified as a Waterworks Operator II.

Waterworks Operator III

High school diploma or GED. Work requires broad knowledge in a general technical and professional field.

Two years' experience.

Must hold a Waterworks Operator II License. Must pass Class I Operator's examination within two years of being classified as a Waterworks Operator III.

Waterworks Operator IV

High school diploma or GED. Work requires broad knowledge in a general technical and professional field.

Three years' experience

Must hold a Waterworks Operator Class I License.

Additional Information & Requirements

Must hold a Waterworks Operator Class I License.

Work Hours

3 days on 3 days off; 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (hours subject to change)

Work Location

6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23502 ; You may be required to work at 3719 Parker Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 as needed.

This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, weekends, and/or holiday shifts in response to emergencies and severe weather.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.